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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.41, 9,543.42 and 3,240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.41, 9,543.42 and 3,240.57 is: 4,863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.41 : 9,543.42 = 3,240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.41/9,543.42 = 3,240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.41x = 9,543.42 × 3,240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.41x = 30,926,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,926,120.55/6,358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.81

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